Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for controlling air traffic. The method and system utilizes aircraft performance data, provided either by an FMS of a capable aircraft or generated by a model based on knowledge of the aircraft, to provide an accurate prediction of aircraft intent so that an accurate estimated time of arrival can be generated. The estimated time of arrival is then used to provide a required time of arrival (RTA) for the aircraft. The RTAs for the aircraft are provided for the aircraft to arrive at a destination, such as an Outer Fix Point, in a desired sequence. The desired sequence is arranged to provide intervals between the aircraft such that they may be able to land at the destination airport without requiring holding and vectoring from top of descent.

Abstract: A methodology, system and business model are disclosed for facilitating a fully automated electronic identity service between a group of consumers and a group of service providers. The system includes at least one servicer and associated computers and memories. A security token is issued to the consumer by an authority. The consumer then personalizes the token by having his or her civil credentials loaded onto the card. The card is serialized by the authority. When the consumer desires access to a service, the system with authenticate the identity of the consumer. Various levels of authentication can be achieved. The service providers will subscribe to system.

Abstract: A system for detecting and registering serrated bags includes a web including a plurality of bags connected in an end-to-end arrangement, each bag including a first and second side, a first and second longitudinal end, a transverse seal, a serration disposed transversely across the bag, and a tab integrally connected to the bag at a portion of but less than the entire extent of the tab; a device for projecting a stream of air on each bag as the web passes a predetermined location; and a first and a second pair of nip rolls, each disposed downstream of the device, and adapted to accommodate the web, and to drive at different speeds such that a lead bag is separated from the web.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for controlling air traffic. The method and system utilises aircraft performance data, provided either by an FMS of a capable aircraft or generated by a model based on knowledge of the aircraft, to provide an accurate prediction of aircraft intent so that an accurate estimated time of arrival can be generated. The estimated time of arrival is then used to provide a required time of arrival (RTA) for the aircraft. The RTAs for the aircraft are provided for the aircraft to arrive at a destination, such as an Outer Fix Point, in a desired sequence. The desired sequence is arranged to provide intervals between the aircraft such that they may be able to land at the destination airport without requiring holding and vectoring from top of descent.

Abstract: The invention is a system and method for cardless secure on-line purchasing using a credit/debit card. There is provided an on-line purchaser executing an on-line purchase with an on-line vendor having a credit/debit card payment screen. There is also at least one on-line credit/debit card service provider having an interface with the on-line purchaser the said on-line vendor. An e-authentication and credential service provider has an interface with the on-line purchaser and said at least one on-line credit/debit card service provider and provides means for secure on-line purchasing on a subscription basis by providing anonymity to the on-line purchase by hiding credit/debit card data during the on-line purchase making the purchase invisible to identity thieves and hackers.

Abstract: A system for detecting and registering serrated bags includes a web including a plurality of bags connected in an end-to-end arrangement, each bag including a first and second side, a first and second longitudinal end, a transverse seal, a serration disposed transversely across the bag, and a tab integrally connected to the bag at a portion of but less than the entire extent of the tab; a device for projecting a stream of air on each bag as the web passes a predetermined location; and a first and a second pair of nip rolls, each disposed downstream of the device, and adapted to accommodate the web, and to drive at different speeds such that a lead bag is separated from the web.

Abstract: A personal video recorder records and plays back a television program in a user-defined playback mode while preserving content advisory rating information. A decoder parses a digital transport stream comprising transport stream packets containing the television program and generates navigation data. A source of content advisory rating information corresponding to said television program is provided. This source of content advisory rating information may be within the digital transport stream. A non-volatile storage unit is used for saving each of the frames of the television program in a transport stream file and for saving the navigation data in a navigation data file. The navigation data includes pointers that point to a location of each of the frames of the television program in the transport stream file and content advisory rating information associated with each of the frames from the source of content advisory rating information.